Solo Tone
Madness
Muse
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio recording, likely channel 3 or 4)
PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position, active)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZvex Zvex Fuzz Factory
pitch_shiftDigitech Digitech Whammy
phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Madness' (2012, The 2nd Law). Matt Bellamy used his Manson MB-1 with built-in effects and a Diezel VH4 amp. Effects include fuzz, pitch shifting, and phaser. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Muse studio setup as no direct studio knob settings are published.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsynth-like fuzz leadoctave-up pitch shiftingliquid, vocal-like phrasingpronounced phaser sweepsmooth, compressed sustainmodern, processed lead toneclear note separationthick, harmonically rich fuzzambient, slightly modulated solo sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate skill due to the use of the Whammy pedal for octave shifts, smooth legato phrasing, and coordination with modulation effects, but does not involve advanced speed or complex technical passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarManson MB-1
AmpDiezel VH4 (studio recording, likely channel 3 or 4)
PickupsManson custom humbucker (bridge position, active)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzZvex Zvex Fuzz Factory
pitch_shiftDigitech Digitech Whammy
phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Madness' (2012, The 2nd Law). Matt Bellamy used his Manson MB-1 with built-in effects and a Diezel VH4 amp. Effects include fuzz, pitch shifting, and phaser. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Muse studio setup as no direct studio knob settings are published.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsynth-like fuzz leadoctave-up pitch shiftingliquid, vocal-like phrasingpronounced phaser sweepsmooth, compressed sustainmodern, processed lead toneclear note separationthick, harmonically rich fuzzambient, slightly modulated solo sound
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate skill due to the use of the Whammy pedal for octave shifts, smooth legato phrasing, and coordination with modulation effects, but does not involve advanced speed or complex technical passages.
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